as in bought
made beforehand in large numbers
she chose to have her computer designed to her specifications rather than buying an off-the-shelf machine
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Recent Examples of off-the-shelf
Because off-the-shelf systems tailored to meet client-specific needs typically enable fast deployment, easy updates and consistent innovation.
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Hank Boughner, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
Too many offices rely on off-the-shelf vendor packages with limited relevance, or view cybersecurity as a compliance checkbox, not a competitive differentiator.
—Francois Botha, Forbes.com, 6 Apr. 2025
Despite its new tech, the jet will also use off-the-shelf parts to reduce costs and eliminate the need to develop existing technology.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 18 Mar. 2025
Kinetic defeat bolsters system The latest system can protect military installations as commercial, off-the-shelf drones continue to evolve in complexity and threaten military and civilian safety & disrupt operations.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 15 Mar. 2025
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Hank Boughner, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
Too many offices rely on off-the-shelf vendor packages with limited relevance, or view cybersecurity as a compliance checkbox, not a competitive differentiator.
—Francois Botha, Forbes.com, 6 Apr. 2025
Despite its new tech, the jet will also use off-the-shelf parts to reduce costs and eliminate the need to develop existing technology.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 18 Mar. 2025
Kinetic defeat bolsters system The latest system can protect military installations as commercial, off-the-shelf drones continue to evolve in complexity and threaten military and civilian safety & disrupt operations.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 15 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for off-the-shelf
Adjective
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The chain said that refunds would be available to patrons who had pre-bought tickets.—
Patrick Frater,
Variety,
14 July 2022
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Cineplex has also begun offering refunds to all customers that pre-bought tickets for upcoming film screenings.—
Etan Vlessing,
The Hollywood Reporter,
3 Jan. 2022
Adjective
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The National Retail Federation expects U.S. online and non-store sales this year to grow as much as 23% from 2020, to roughly $1.13 trillion, the trade group said in June.—
Angus Loten,
WSJ,
27 Oct. 2021
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And online and other non-store sales are expected to increase between 10% and 12%.—
Ivana Pino,
Fortune,
20 Dec. 2022
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“Off-the-shelf.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/off-the-shelf. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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